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Dr. Aparna Mele, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. Aparna Mele, MD
3.9 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. Aparna Mele, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Reading, PA.
Dr. Aparna Mele, MD
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Dr. Aparna Mele, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Reading, PA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Aparna Mele, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Reading, PA.

About

Dr. Aparna Mele, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Reading, PA. Dr. Mele currently practices at Saint Joseph's Medical Center Ans and are affiliated with Reading Hospital. Dr. Mele has experience treating conditions like Gastroptosis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Hemorrhoids among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Mele received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Mele's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Mele is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Hemorrhoids
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Hemorrhoids
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Small Intestine Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Small Bowel Enteroscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Devon Health
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Keystone HMO-POS
    Independence Blue Cross
  • Gateway Health Plan
  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
    Geisinger Health Plan
  • BCBS PPO
    Blue High Performance Network
    Community Blue PPO
    PPOBlue PPO
    Performance Blue
    myBlue Access EPO
  • HealthPartners
  • BluePreferred PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Keystone Health Plan East HMO
  • Assurant Health
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Dental
    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
    Premium Network Plans PPO
    UPMC Health Plan
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Keystone Health Plan Central HMO
    Capital Blue Cross
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • GEHA
  • Blue Choice Advantage
  • Regional Preferred POS Plus
    Personal Choice PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Coventry Health America PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • QualCare
  • Golden Rule

Locations

  1. 1 Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
    2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA 19605
  2. 2 Berks Center for Digestive Health LP
    1011 Reed Ave Ste 600, Reading, PA 19610
  3. 3 Office
    1011 Reed Ave Ste 300, Reading, PA 19610

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mele
3.9
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Apr 24, 2023
She is the best of the best. Caring, professional, understanding, and will go above and beyond for you. I highly recommend her.
— Apr 24, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hershey Medical Center
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Aparna Mele, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mele's profile.

Dr. Mele frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroptosis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Hemorrhoids. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Aparna Mele, MD is affiliated with Reading Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Aparna Mele, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA